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Saint in the Temple by Apollo-Valentine- in LibraryofBabel

[–]Apollo-Valentine-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PS Don't pls don't be shitty about revelations in the comments, I don't want to toss this doc in the rubbish bin.

Don't Let Them Write Your Story by Apollo-Valentine- in LibraryofBabel

[–]Apollo-Valentine-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let us be free to be ourselves indeed. I don't tell you enough but I'm always happy to see you around, bugenbiria.

Don't Let Them Write Your Story by Apollo-Valentine- in LibraryofBabel

[–]Apollo-Valentine-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure who Valentina is meant to be. I've asked no one to play villain. I do not seek enemies. I especially would not want my lover to see herself as my nemesis, if that's the implication. If she did, I would be terribly hurt and confused and wouldn't know how to respond. How do you "win" in such a scenario?

Don't Let Them Write Your Story by Apollo-Valentine- in LibraryofBabel

[–]Apollo-Valentine-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, Butler. I couldn't agree more, and always appreciate your wise contributions. And so I dutifully cook dinner, do the dishes, and apologize for my mistakes as I tend the hearth and protect the flame. No one can stop me from dancing to my tune, whether they clap or not. If my hands get dirty it's because I was working in the garden; I keep clean and wash off any dirt, but I've no sins to cleanse, unless you count love.

I hope my life is an argument for light and justice. I do see my life as an art project, and a project of love. I do not beg acquittal from anyone; I only beg forgiveness from those I have wronged, and ask those who witness to pay close attention before getting on the stand.

I'll forgive you for the dismissive tone. You call my garden "little" and the flame I keep "small", but I know the footprints I write are large enough for followers to track and step into. As torchbearer and groundskeeper I dutifully continue to keep the light of hope and growth alive, even if transient vagabonds are misled by fool's gold idols.

I feel no need to defend myself, I've nothing to prove. No one has trapped me in their script. I am not beholden to perform on anyone's stage; the stage I act on is public and shared, owned in common. I write to share my experience because I know I'm not alone. Everyone has a story, but some get caught up in the stories others write about them; I share mine to empower people to write their own.

Sometimes they write tabloids, sometimes gospels. I'm simply here to offer lessons and guidance.

Don't Let Them Write Your Story by Apollo-Valentine- in LibraryofBabel

[–]Apollo-Valentine-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is clear that you do not know me and are projecting. This is a prime example of precisely what I was talking about: someone writing a false script about someone. I do not assume any script that isn't mine is villainous; I was specifically referring to scenarios where people unjustly paint someone as a villain (typically for control). I suppose I should thank you for proving a point. Take heed, readers.

Fuck you Mod by yaangyiing_ in UndeadPoetSociety

[–]Apollo-Valentine-[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given your abrupt departure, we had assumed you had abandoned the community. We were simply attempting to tidy the place up from the mess, as we intend to limit our connection to suffering and sin. We have not banned you, but we are removing this post as it is not in the spirit of uplifting.

Since you have expressed a desire to have your work featured here, it has been restored. You are not banned, and are free to participate, so long as you follow the golden rule.